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Back to School Feature: To teach or to direct, that is the question

St. Maarten educators reflect on their jobs - Part 2

By Rik Haverman

Without a doubt, the majority of people recognize the importance of education for St. Maarten society, but who exactly are the people providing this education? What drives them to teach the youth; and what are the problems they experience? We continue our discussion from last week; this time, we talk with two school principals.

Stuart Johnson

Unlike Teacher Michelle Minthorn who we met last week, 30-year-old Stuart Johnson enjoys having directing and organizational tasks as a school principal at Dr Read more

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Candidates in this article:

To teach or to direct, that is the question Part 1

St. Maarten teachers and school principals reflecting on their jobs

By Rik Haverman

Without a doubt, the majority of people will recognize the importance of education for the St. Maarten society, but who exactly are these people providing the education? What drives them to teach the youth and what are the problems they experience in this branch? These types of questions will be answered at an organizational and operational level, by two St. Maarten teachers and two school principals.

Laticia Brown

To start off, let's introduce Laticia Brown: Just 26 years young and she already teaches two different courses – math and Dutch – at two different schools Read more

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Candidates in this article:

Notices August 11

Kickboxing Classes

Kickboxing is offered for Adults (Age 15+) Tuesday and Thursday 7:00-8:15pm at Renzo Gracie St Maarten. For more information call 559-7852 or email \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots Read more

Notices August 10

Kickboxing Classes

Kickboxing is offered for Adults (Age 15+) Tuesday and Thursday 7:00-8:15pm at Renzo Gracie St Maarten. For more information call 559-7852 or email \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots Read more

Notices August 7

School Uniforms and Books

Sundial School makes known that parents/guardians can pass by Caribbean Embroidery and Screen Printing (542-7362) on the Cannegieter Street to have their child(ren) fitted for uniforms and place orders for the 2015/2016 school year. School books for the upcoming school year 2015/2016 can be picked up on August 10 and 11(1 and 2 Forms) and August 12 and 13 (3rd&4th Forms).

MAC Store

Methodist Agogic Resource Centre is open daily from 9:00am to 4:00pm Read more

Notices August 6

School Uniforms and Books

Sundial School makes known that parents/guardians can pass by Caribbean Embroidery and Screen Printing (542-7362) on the Cannegieter Street to have their child(ren) fitted for uniforms and place orders for the 2015/2016 school year. School books for the upcoming school year 2015/2016 can be picked up on August 10 and 11(1 and 2 Forms) and August 12 and 13 (3rd&4th Forms).

MAC Store

Methodist Agogic Resource Centre is open daily from 9:00am to 4:00pm Read more

Notices August 5

Wednesday, August 5

HEART LECTURE

Organised by JCI St. Maarten and the Methodist church

Place: Methodist church Front-street

Time: 7:30pm

Lecturer: Cardiologist Mrs Emiko Bird –Lake.

NOTICES

Writing Session

Samenwerkende Fondsen (Cooperating Foundations) invites interested persons to a project writing session, Friday, August 7 at Philipsburg Jubilee Library, from 3:00 – 5:00pm. For more information on see the website of the Samenwerkende Fondsen or call your local project advisor 586-0808).

Female Soccer Team

FC Soualiga is looking for ladies to join their female soccer team Read more

Notices August 4

Wednesday, August 5

HEART LECTURE

Organised by JCI St. Maarten and the Methodist church

Place: Methodist church Front-street

Time: 7:30pm

Lecturer: Cardiologist Mrs Emiko Bird –Lake.

NOTICES

Pool Closure

Carib Swim Team, Cole Bay will be closed for renovation during the month of August 2015. Practice re-starts on Monday August 31. Registration and try-outs for Swim Team and Swim Lessons will take place on Saturday August 29, from 10:00am-2:00pm Read more

Notices August 3

Pool Closure

Carib Swim Team, Cole Bay will be closed for renovation during the month of August 2015. Practice re-starts on Monday August 31. Registration and try-outs for Swim Team and Swim Lessons will take place on Saturday August 29, from 10:00am-2:00pm. For more information, visit http://www.caribswimteam.org

Baseball Clinic

Rafel Skeete and Andrew Dee Dixon is hosting a baseball clinic starting August 3 to 10 at John Copper Jose Lake Sr. Ballpark starting 9:00am to 2:30pm Read more

Notices August 1

Pool Closure

Carib Swim Team, Cole Bay will be closed for renovation during the month of August 2015. Practice re-starts on Monday August 31. Registration and try-outs for Swim Team and Swim Lessons will take place on Saturday August 29, from 10:00am-2:00pm. For more information, visit http://www.caribswimteam.org

Baseball Clinic

Rafel Skeete and Andrew Dee Dixon is hosting a baseball clinic starting August 3 to 10 at John Copper Jose Lake Sr. Ballpark starting 9:00am to 2:30pm Read more